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Cauliflower vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cauliflower and Ginger

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Ginger has more Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% higher.
  • Ginger contains 155 times less Vitamin K than Cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 15.5µg of Vitamin K, while Ginger contains 0.1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw and Ginger root, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Ginger
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Ginger
Ginger
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +864%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15400%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Ginger
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +167.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.5%
~equal in Protein ~1.82g
~equal in Other ~0.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Ginger
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +352.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Ginger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Ginger Opinion
Calories 25kcal 80kcal Ginger
Protein 1.92g 1.82g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.75g Ginger
Vitamin C 48.2mg 5mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 2.97g 15.77g Ginger
Carbs 4.97g 17.77g Ginger
Magnesium 15mg 43mg Ginger
Calcium 22mg 16mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 415mg Ginger
Iron 0.42mg 0.6mg Ginger
Sugar 1.91g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 2g 2g
Copper 0.039mg 0.226mg Ginger
Zinc 0.27mg 0.34mg Ginger
Phosphorus 44mg 34mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 13mg Ginger
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.26mg Ginger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.034mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.203mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.16mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0.1µg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 11µg Cauliflower
Choline 44.3mg 28.8mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.203g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.154g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.012mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.036mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.051mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.074mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.057mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.013mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.045mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.073mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.03mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Ginger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cauliflower
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.